Topic: Music Store

2 chapters across the catalog

Sculley and Heil
Episode 737 1:11:46 - 1:15:15

737: Sculley and Heil

Music Store Beginnings, Fixing Fender Amplifiers

After a career as a professional organist, Bob Heil opened a Hammond Organ franchise in Marissa, Illinois. He describes how his ham radio background allowed him to easily repair broken Fender guitar amplifiers for local musicians. This reputation for technical skill quickly spread, leading him to service equipment for touring bands and promoters in the St. Louis area.

Eating the Evidence
Episode 232 55:05 - 59:50

232: Eating the Evidence

Howard Stern Internet Subscription Rumors and Digital Value

Rumors that Howard Stern may move to an internet subscription model are met with skepticism regarding the perceived value of digital content. Referencing the book "Fortune's Fool" about Edgar Bronfman Jr., the hosts argue that consumers struggle to assign high monetary value to intangible digital goods compared to physical objects. They contrast this with the No Agenda "value-for-value" model based on volunteerism and symbiotic listener support.